A week after police complained about low bonds, a district court judge slaps an accused serial car thief with a no bond hold.

Last week, Albuquerque Police Chief Ray Schultz pointed to 20-year-old Justin Brasher as the reason repeat offenders should face higher bonds. He's been in and out of jail four times in the last four months, Schultz said.

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Police allege Brasher is a car theft professional and part of a ring of men and women who've stolen dozens of vehicles.

"In the case of Mr. Brasher, we hope the judge responsible for that case will not allow bond to be reinstated," said Schultz.

Taking the hint from the chief, prosecutors were in court Friday asking the judge to revoke bond on a January case in light of what Brasher is alleged to have done since.

The judge took one look at the stack of complaints Brasher's racked up in the past four months and ordered him held without bond.

Prosecutor Nicole Moss said she was pleased with the ruling

"Absolutely. We believe he's a threat to the community at this point in time so he needs to stay in custody," said Moss.

Defense attorney Troy Prichard said his client needs help.

"To sensationalize this the way we have, crossing the line with politics and sensationalism, is not the way it works out," said Prichard.

Prichard said he'll ask the judge for bond again after Brasher completes a drug treatment program.